For sale now at very low prices via our for sale page to ebay. Photo by Rose Hardress of Corridor Gallery.
This gorgeous 1950s (pin-up style) party dress is for sale now on ebay. Dark violet flowers, pure silk, no holes. Slightly worn/pulled seams on bodice. Fabric overall in good condition. Some yellowing at edges and the general yellowing of natural age is attractive. The rose in the middle at front is faded but the dress still looks fabulous on. Tulle under skirt and lining. See more images of the dress on the Fanny's Flat FOR SALE page.
Shaped bust, metal bones. One has been altered diagonally across front to stiffen. Label says Reine Seide which means pure silk fabric. Waist 27 1/2 inch or 70cm, bust/under arm 32 1/2 inch or 83cm, shoulder/neck junction to waist 16 inches or 41cm hips 42 inch 107cm (full skirt), length is 39inch or 99cm from shoulder/neck junction to hem. It's a long, hot summer bleaching clothes and scorching skin. Leathery and soft worn boots are required for walks in spiky dry golden grass - Kangaroo grass, Spear grass, Windmill, Fairy and Wallaby grasses crackle and ripple in the smouldering sun. He plays cricket on Saturdays in vintage creams and you wear 1950s floral with novelty scarves. You grow aromatic tomatoes and bake cakes for long weekend picnics. On the hottest days you go to the dam in vintage stripy swimmers.
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